HoMandM: Olden Era - Game Mechanics pt. 1: Magic

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Devlog #10: Game Mechanics pt. 1: Magic

As we are nearing the full reveal of all 6 factions that will be present in Early Access, we would like to dive into more specific details that will define our game as well. With the help of our testers and feedback from the community, we have been working hard to bring you the best version of mechanics you had a chance to play with in the previous Heroes games. As such, we are trying to not only bring new additions into the game so that you can experience something new, but also some much needed quality of life changes that players have been asking for in all other Heroes of Might and Magic games.

One of the most important systems of Heroes of Might and Magic has been all the various, fantastical spells that can be cast throughout the game. Each game within the series had a different approach to magic, its distribution among the factions and its core functions. From limited casts of Heroes I to the elemental variety of Heroes VII, magic has been the source of fun and mayhem in each game, shaping and twisting the battlefield to the caster's whim. Before we dive deeper, let's talk about some basics.

For those unfamiliar with the series, spells are a feature that will help your heroes both in combat as well as on the adventure map itself. Some of them can empower your army, while others cripple the enemies. Some spells simply deal damage, manipulate the battlefield, or give you an advantage on the adventure map.

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